The Knoxville Police Department is currently accepting applications for an officer position that will open up this fall. Sergeant Alvin Olivier will be retiring on August 31st after more than 32 years of service at the Knoxville Police Department. The department will be accepting applications until July 23rd. Police Chief Dan Losada says once the new officer has been selected they will attend the police academy followed by additional training and should be on the streets of Knoxville in the fall of 2011.